2-Terminal IC

Temperature Transducer
AD590
FEATURES PIN CONFIGURATIONS
Linear current output: 1 μA/K
Wide temperature range: −55°C to +150°C
Probe-compatible ceramic sensor package
2-terminal device: voltage in/current out
NC 1 8 NC
Laser trimmed to ±0.5°C calibration accuracy (AD590M)
V+ 2 TOP VIEW 7 NC
Excellent linearity: ±0.3°C over full range (AD590M) V– 3 (Not to Scale) 6 NC
Wide power supply range: 4 V to 30 V NC 4 5 NC

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Sensor isolation from case
+ – NC = NO CONNECT
Low cost
Figure 1. 2-Lead FLATPACK Figure 2. 8-Lead SOIC
–
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD590 is a 2-terminal integrated circuit temperature trans- +
ducer that produces an output current proportional to absolute

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temperature. For supply voltages between 4 V and 30 V, the device
acts as a high impedance, constant current regulator passing
Figure 3. 3-Pin TO-52
1 μA/K. Laser trimming of the chip’s thin-film resistors is used
to calibrate the device to 298.2 μA output at 298.2 K (25°C).

The AD590 should be used in any temperature-sensing PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

application below 150°C in which conventional electrical
1. The AD590 is a calibrated, 2-terminal temperature sensor
temperature sensors are currently employed. The inherent
requiring only a dc voltage supply (4 V to 30 V). Costly
low cost of a monolithic integrated circuit combined with the
transmitters, filters, lead wire compensation, and lineari-
elimination of support circuitry makes the AD590 an attractive
zation circuits are all unnecessary in applying the device.
alternative for many temperature measurement situations.
Linearization circuitry, precision voltage amplifiers, resistance 2. State-of-the-art laser trimming at the wafer level in
measuring circuitry, and cold junction compensation are not conjunction with extensive final testing ensures that
needed in applying the AD590. AD590 units are easily interchangeable.
In addition to temperature measurement, applications include 3. Superior interface rejection occurs because the output is a
temperature compensation or correction of discrete components, current rather than a voltage. In addition, power
biasing proportional to absolute temperature, flow rate measure- requirements are low (1.5 mW @ 5 V @ 25°C). These
ment, level detection of fluids and anemometry. The AD590 is features make the AD590 easy to apply as a remote sensor.
available in chip form, making it suitable for hybrid circuits and
fast temperature measurements in protected environments. 4. The high output impedance (>10 MΩ) provides excellent
rejection of supply voltage drift and ripple. For instance,
The AD590 is particularly useful in remote sensing applications. changing the power supply from 5 V to 10 V results in only
The device is insensitive to voltage drops over long lines due to a 1 μA maximum current change, or 1°C equivalent error.
its high impedance current output. Any well-insulated twisted
pair is sufficient for operation at hundreds of feet from the 5. The AD590 is electrically durable: it withstands a forward
receiving circuitry. The output characteristics also make the voltage of up to 44 V and a reverse voltage of 20 V.
AD590 easy to multiplex: the current can be switched by a Therefore, supply irregularities or pin reversal does not
CMOS multiplexer, or the supply voltage can be switched by a damage the device.
logic gate output.

Rev. E
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AD590

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1  Product Description ..........................................................................6 

General Description ......................................................................... 1  Explanation of Temperature Sensor Specifications ..................7 

Pin Configurations ........................................................................... 1  Calibration Error ...........................................................................7 

Product Highlights ........................................................................... 1  Error vs. Temperature: Calibration Error Trimmed Out .........7 

Revision History ............................................................................... 2  Error vs. Temperature: No User Trims .......................................7 

Specifications..................................................................................... 3  Nonlinearity ...................................................................................7 

AD590J and AD590K Specifications ......................................... 3  Voltage and Thermal Environment Effects ...............................8 

AD590L and AD590M Specifications ....................................... 4  General Applications...................................................................... 10 

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5  Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 13 

ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5  Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 14 

REVISION HISTORY
9/09—Rev. D to Rev. E
Changes to Product Description Section ...................................... 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 13
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 14

1/06—Rev. C to Rev. D
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Figure 4 Equation ......................................................... 4

9/03—Rev. B to Rev. C
Added SOIC-8 Package...................................................... Universal
Change to Figure 1 ........................................................................... 1
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 13
Added Ordering Guide .................................................................. 14

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 AD590

SPECIFICATIONS
AD590J AND AD590K SPECIFICATIONS
25°C and VS = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.1
Table 1.
AD590J AD590K
Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage Range 4 30 4 30 V
OUTPUT
Nominal Current Output @ 25°C (298.2K) 298.2 298.2 μA
Nominal Temperature Coefficient 1 1 μA/K
Calibration Error @ 25°C ±5.0 ±2.5 °C
Absolute Error (Over Rated Performance Temperature Range)
Without External Calibration Adjustment ±10 ±5.5 °C
With 25°C Calibration Error Set to Zero ±3.0 ±2.0 °C
Nonlinearity
For TO-52 and FLATPACK Packages ±1.5 ±0.8 °C
For 8-Lead SOIC Package ±1.5 ±1.0 °C
Repeatability2 ±0.1 ±0.1 °C
Long-Term Drift3 ±0.1 ±0.1 °C
Current Noise 40 40 pA/√Hz
Power Supply Rejection
4 V ≤ VS ≤ 5 V 0.5 0.5 μA/V
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 15 V 0.2 0.2 μV/V
15 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V 0.1 0.1 μA/V
Case Isolation to Either Lead 1010 1010 Ω
Effective Shunt Capacitance 100 100 pF
Electrical Turn-On Time 20 20 μs
Reverse Bias Leakage Current (Reverse Voltage = 10 V)4 10 10 pA
1
Specifications shown in boldface are tested on all production units at final electrical test. Results from those tests are used to calculate outgoing quality levels. All
minimum and maximum specifications are guaranteed, although only those shown in boldface are tested on all production units.
2
Maximum deviation between +25°C readings after temperature cycling between −55°C and +150°C; guaranteed, not tested.
3
Conditions: constant 5 V, constant 125°C; guaranteed, not tested.
4
Leakage current doubles every 10°C.

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AD590L AND AD590M SPECIFICATIONS
25°C and VS = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.1
Table 2.
AD590L AD590M
Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage Range 4 30 4 30 V
OUTPUT
Nominal Current Output @ 25°C (298.2K) 298.2 298.2 μA
Nominal Temperature Coefficient 1 1 μA/K
Calibration Error @ 25°C ±1.0 ±0.5 °C
Absolute Error (Over Rated Performance Temperature Range) °C
Without External Calibration Adjustment ±3.0 ±1.7 °C
With ± 25°C Calibration Error Set to Zero ±1.6 ±1.0 °C
Nonlinearity ±0.4 ±0.3 °C
Repeatability2 ±0.1 ±0.1 °C
Long-Term Drift3 ±0.1 ±0.1 °C
Current Noise 40 40 pA/√Hz
Power Supply Rejection
4 V ≤ VS ≤ 5 V 0.5 0.5 μA/V
5 V ≤ VS ≤ 15 V 0.2 0.2 μA/V
15 V ≤ VS ≤ 30 V 0.1 0.1 μA/V
Case Isolation to Either Lead 1010 1010 Ω
Effective Shunt Capacitance 100 100 pF
Electrical Turn-On Time 20 20 μs
Reverse Bias Leakage Current (Reverse Voltage = 10 V)4 10 10 pA
1
Specifications shown in boldface are tested on all production units at final electrical test. Results from those tests are used to calculate outgoing quality levels. All
minimum and maximum specifications are guaranteed, although only those shown in boldface are tested on all production units.
2
Maximum deviation between +25°C readings after temperature cycling between −55°C and +150°C; guaranteed, not tested.
3
Conditions: constant 5 V, constant 125°C; guaranteed, not tested.
4
Leakage current doubles every 10°C.

°K +223° +273° +298° +323° +373° +423°

°C –50° 0° +25° +50° +100° +150°
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°F –100° 0° +100° +200° +300°

+32° +70° +212°

o
C= ( F − 32) K = oC + 273.15
5 o
9

F = ⎛⎜ oC + 32 ⎞⎟ oR = o F + 459.7
o 9
⎝5 ⎠
Figure 4. Temperature Scale Conversion Equations

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 AD590

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Table 3.
Parameter Rating Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
Forward Voltage ( E+ or E−) 44 V may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
Reverse Voltage (E+ to E−) −20 V rating only and functional operation of the device at these or
Breakdown Voltage (Case E+ or E−) ±200 V any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
Rated Performance Temperature Range 1 −55°C to +150°C section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
Storage Temperature Range1 −65°C to +155°C maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) 300°C device reliability.
1
The AD590 was used at −100°C and +200°C for short periods of
measurement with no physical damage to the device. However, the absolute
errors specified apply to only the rated performance temperature range.

ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.

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AD590

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AD590 is a 2-terminal temperature-to-voltage transducer. It Figure 7 shows the typical V–I characteristic of the circuit at
is available in a variety of accuracy grades and packages. When 25°C and the temperature extremes.
using the AD590 in die form, the chip substrate must be kept +
electrically isolated (floating) for correct circuit operation.
R1 R2
260Ω 1040Ω
66MILS
Q2 Q5 Q3
Q1 Q4
V+ C1
Q6 26pF

Q7 Q12 Q8

42MILS
R4
CHIP
SUBSTRATE R3 11kΩ
V– 5kΩ
Q9 Q10
Q11
8 1 1

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R5
R6
146Ω
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820Ω
THE AD590 IS AVAILABLE IN LASER-TRIMMED CHIP FORM;
CONSULT THE CHIP CATALOG FOR DETAILS –

Figure 5. Metallization Diagram Figure 6. Schematic Diagram

The AD590 uses a fundamental property of the silicon

transistors from which it is made to realize its temperature
proportional characteristic: if two identical transistors are
+150°C
operated at a constant ratio of collector current densities, r, 423

then the difference in their base-emitter voltage is (kT/q)(In r).

Because both k (Boltzman’s constant) and q (the charge of an +25°C
IOUT (µA)

298
electron) are constant, the resulting voltage is directly
proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT). 1 –55°C
218

In the AD590, this PTAT voltage is converted to a PTAT current

by low temperature coefficient thin-film resistors. The total
current of the device is then forced to be a multiple of this

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PTAT current. Figure 6 is the schematic diagram of the AD590.
In this figure, Q8 and Q11 are the transistors that produce the 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 30
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
PTAT voltage. R5 and R6 convert the voltage to current. Q10,
Figure 7. V–I Plot
whose collector current tracks the collector currents in Q9 and
Q11, supplies all the bias and substrate leakage current for the
rest of the circuit, forcing the total current to be PTAT. R5 and
R6 are laser-trimmed on the wafer to calibrate the device at 25°C.

1
For a more detailed description, see M.P. Timko, “A Two-Terminal IC
Temperature Transducer,” IEEE J. Solid State Circuits, Vol. SC-11, p. 784-788,
Dec. 1976. Understanding the Specifications–AD590.

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 AD590
5V +
+
EXPLANATION OF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AD590
SPECIFICATIONS –
+
The way in which the AD590 is specified makes it easy to apply R
100Ω
it in a wide variety of applications. It is important to understand VT = 1mV/K

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the meaning of the various specifications and the effects of the 950Ω
– –
supply voltage and thermal environment on accuracy.
Figure 9. One Temperature Trim
The AD590 is a PTAT 1 current regulator. That is, the output
current is equal to a scale factor times the temperature of the ERROR VS. TEMPERATURE: CALIBRATION ERROR
sensor in degrees Kelvin. This scale factor is trimmed to 1 μA/K TRIMMED OUT
at the factory, by adjusting the indicated temperature (that is, Each AD590 is tested for error over the temperature range with
the output current) to agree with the actual temperature. This is the calibration error trimmed out. This specification could also
done with 5 V across the device at a temperature within a few be called the variance from PTAT, because it is the maximum
degrees of 25°C (298.2K). The device is then packaged and difference between the actual current over temperature and a
tested for accuracy over temperature. PTAT multiplication of the actual current at 25°C. This error
consists of a slope error and some curvature, mostly at the
CALIBRATION ERROR
temperature extremes. Figure 10 shows a typical AD590K
At final factory test, the difference between the indicated temperature curve before and after calibration error trimming.
temperature and the actual temperature is called the calibration
error. Since this is a scale factory error, its contribution to the
total error of the device is PTAT. For example, the effect of the 2
1°C specified maximum error of the AD590L varies from 0.73°C BEFORE
CALIBRATION
at −55°C to 1.42°C at 150°C. Figure 8 shows how an exaggerated ABSOLUTE ERROR (°C) TRIM

calibration error would vary from the ideal over temperature. CALIBRATION
ERROR

0
ACTUAL
TRANSFER
FUNCTION AFTER
CALIBRATION
TRIM

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IACTUAL
IOUT (µA)

CALIBRATION IDEAL
ERROR TRANSFER –2
FUNCTION –55 150
298.2
TEMPERATURE (°C)

Figure 10. Effect to Scale Factor Trim on Accuracy

ERROR VS. TEMPERATURE: NO USER TRIMS

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Using the AD590 by simply measuring the current, the total

298.2
TEMPERATURE (°K)
Figure 8. Calibration Error vs. Temperature
The calibration error is a primary contributor to the maximum
total error in all AD590 grades. However, because it is a scale
factor error, it is particularly easy to trim. Figure 9 shows the
most elementary way of accomplishing this. To trim this circuit,
the temperature of the AD590 is measured by a reference
temperature sensor and R is trimmed so that VT = 1 mV/K at
that temperature. Note that when this error is trimmed out at
one temperature, its effect is zero over the entire temperature
range. In most applications, there is a current-to-voltage
conversion resistor (or, as with a current input ADC, a
reference) that can be trimmed for scale factor adjustment.
error is the variance from PTAT, described above, plus the effect
of the calibration error over temperature. For example, the
AD590L maximum total error varies from 2.33°C at −55°C to
3.02°C at 150°C. For simplicity, only the large figure is shown
on the specification page.
NONLINEARITY
Nonlinearity as it applies to the AD590 is the maximum
deviation of current over temperature from a best-fit straight
line. The nonlinearity of the AD590 over the −55°C to +150°C
range is superior to all conventional electrical temperature
sensors such as thermocouples, RTDs, and thermistors. Figure 11
shows the nonlinearity of the typical AD590K from Figure 10.
1
T(°C) = T(K) − 273.2. Zero on the Kelvin scale is absolute zero; there is no
lower temperature.

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AD590

1.6
VOLTAGE AND THERMAL ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS
The power supply rejection specifications show the maximum
expected change in output current vs. input voltage changes.
ABSOLUTE ERROR (°C)

0.8
The insensitivity of the output to input voltage allows the use of
0.8°C MAX unregulated supplies. It also means that hundreds of ohms of
0
resistance (such as a CMOS multiplexer) can be tolerated in
series with the device.
0.8°C 0.8°C
MAX MAX

–0.8
It is important to note that using a supply voltage other than 5 V
does not change the PTAT nature of the AD590. In other words,

–1.6
–55
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 11. Nonlinearity
Figure 12 shows a circuit in which the nonlinearity is the major
contributor to error over temperature. The circuit is trimmed
by adjusting R1 for a 0 V output with the AD590 at 0°C. R2 is
then adjusted for 10 V output with the sensor at 100°C. Other
pairs of temperatures can be used with this procedure as long as
they are measured accurately by a reference sensor. Note that
for 15 V output (150°C), the V+ of the op amp must be greater
than 17 V. Also, note that V− should be at least −4 V; if V− is
ground, there is no voltage applied across the device.
15V
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this change is equivalent to a calibration error and can be
removed by the scale factor trim (see Figure 10).
150
The AD590 specifications are guaranteed for use in a low
thermal resistance environment with 5 V across the sensor.
Large changes in the thermal resistance of the sensor’s environment
change the amount of self-heating and result in changes in the
output, which are predictable but not necessarily desirable.
The thermal environment in which the AD590 is used
determines two important characteristics: the effect of self-
heating and the response of the sensor with time. Figure 14 is a
model of the AD590 that demonstrates these characteristics.
TJ θJC TC θCA
+
P CCH CC TA

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R1 R2 –
35.7kΩ 2kΩ 97.6kΩ 5kΩ
AD581
Figure 14. Thermal Circuit Model
30pF

As an example, for the TO-52 package, θJC is the thermal

27kΩ
100mV/°C resistance between the chip and the case, about 26°C/W. θCA is
AD707A VT = 100mV/°C
the thermal resistance between the case and the surroundings
AD590
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and is determined by the characteristics of the thermal

V–
connection. Power source P represents the power dissipated
Figure 12. 2-Temperature Trim
on the chip. The rise of the junction temperature, TJ, above the
ambient temperature, TA, is
TJ − TA = P(θJC + θCA) (1)
2

Table 4 gives the sum of θJC and θCA for several common
TEMPERATURE (°C)

thermal media for both the H and F packages. The heat sink
used was a common clip-on. Using Equation 1, the temperature
rise of an AD590 H package in a stirred bath at 25°C, when
0
driven with a 5 V supply, is 0.06°C. However, for the same
conditions in still air, the temperature rise is 0.72°C. For a given
supply voltage, the temperature rise varies with the current and
is PTAT. Therefore, if an application circuit is trimmed with the
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sensor in the same thermal environment in which it is used, the

–2
–55 0 100 150 scale factor trim compensates for this effect over the entire
TEMPERATURE (°C)
temperature range.
Figure 13. Typical 2-Trim Accuracy

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 AD590
Table 4. Thermal Resistance
θJC + θCA
(°C/Watt) τ (sec)1
Medium H F H F TFINAL

Aluminum Block 30 10 0.6 0.1

SENSED TEMPERATURE
Stirred Oil2 42 60 1.4 0.6
Moving Air3
With Heat Sink 45 – 5.0 –
Without Heat Sink 115 190 13.5 10.0 T(t) = TINITIAL + (TFINAL – TINITIAL) × (1 – e–t/τ)

Still Air
With Heat Sink 191 – 108 –
Without Heat Sink 480 650 60 30

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1
τ is dependent upon velocity of oil; average of several velocities listed above.
2
Air velocity @ 9 ft/sec. TINITIAL
3
τ 4τ
The time constant is defined as the time required to reach 63.2% of an TIME
instantaneous temperature change.
Figure 15. Time Response Curve
The time response of the AD590 to a step change in
temperature is determined by the thermal resistances and the
thermal capacities of the chip, CCH, and the case, CC. CCH is
about 0.04 Ws/°C for the AD590. CC varies with the measured
medium, because it includes anything that is in direct thermal
contact with the case. The single time constant exponential
curve of Figure 15 is usually sufficient to describe the time
response, T (t). Table 4 shows the effective time constant, τ, for
several media.

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AD590

GENERAL APPLICATIONS
V+
Figure 16 demonstrates the use of a low cost digital panel meter
for the display of temperature on either the Kelvin, Celsius, or + R3
AD590L 10kΩ
Fahrenheit scales. For Kelvin temperature, Pin 9, Pin 4, and –
#2
Pin 2 are grounded; for Fahrenheit temperature, Pin 4 and Pin 2
–
are left open.
+ R1
AD707A
5V AD590L 5MΩ (T1 – T2) × (10mV/°C)
#1 R2 +
– R4
50kΩ
10kΩ
8 OFFSET

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9
6 CALIBRATION
+
GAIN V–
AD590 AD2040 4
SCALING
– Figure 18. Differential Measurements
5 2 OFFSET
3 SCALING
Figure 19 is an example of a cold junction compensation circuit
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GND for a Type J thermocouple using the AD590 to monitor the
Figure 16. Variable Scale Display reference junction temperature. This circuit replaces an ice-bath
as the thermocouple reference for ambient temperatures
The above configuration yields a 3-digit display with 1°C or 1°F between 15°C and 35°C. The circuit is calibrated by adjusting RT
resolution, in addition to an absolute accuracy of ±2.0°C over for a proper meter reading with the measuring junction at a
the −55°C to +125°C temperature range, if a one-temperature known reference temperature and the circuit near 25°C. Using
calibration is performed on an AD590K, AD590L, or AD590M. components with the TCs as specified in Figure 19, compensation
accuracy is within ±0.5°C for circuit temperatures between
Connecting several AD590 units in series, as shown in Figure 17,
15°C and 35°C. Other thermocouple types can be accommodated
allows the minimum of all the sensed temperatures to be
with different resistor values. Note that the TCs of the voltage
indicated. In contrast, using the sensors in parallel yields the
reference and the resistors are the primary contributors to error.
average of the sensed temperatures.
7.5V
15V

+ IRON
REFERENCE
AD590 JUNCTION
– 5V +
CONSTANTAN
+ AD590
AD590 + + + –
– AD590 +
+ – – –
AD590 –
+ AD580 52.3Ω CU
– MEASURING
+ +
10kΩ 333.3Ω VOUT JUNCTION
VT MIN VT AVG – + –
(0.1%) (0.1%)
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– – 8.66kΩ
METER
RT
Figure 17. Series and Parallel Connection 1kΩ

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RESISTORS ARE 1%, 50ppm/°C
The circuit in Figure 18 demonstrates one method by which
differential temperature measurements can be made. R1 and R2 Figure 19. Cold Junction Compensation Circuit for Type J Thermocouple
can be used to trim the output of the op amp to indicate a
desired temperature difference. For example, the inherent offset
between the two devices can be trimmed in. If V+ and V− are
radically different, then the difference in internal dissipation
causes a differential internal temperature rise. This effect can be
used to measure the ambient thermal resistance seen by the
sensors in applications such as fluid-level detectors or anemometry.

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 AD590
20pF
Figure 20 is an example of a current transmitter designed to be
used with 40 V, 1 kΩ systems; it uses its full current range of 4
to 20 mA for a narrow span of measured temperatures. In this 1.25kΩ
example, the 1 μA/K output of the AD590 is amplified to
–15V REF
1 mA/°C and offset so that 4 mA is equivalent to 17°C and
DAC OUT MC +5V
20 mA is equivalent to 33°C. RT is trimmed for proper reading 1408/1508 1.15kΩ
at an intermediate reference temperature. With a suitable choice BIT 1 BIT 8
200Ω, 15T
of resistors, any temperature range within the operating limits BIT 2 BIT 7 +5V
of the AD590 can be chosen. BIT 3 BIT 6 +2.5V
AD580
V+ BIT 4 BIT 5
200Ω

4mA = 17°C
+ AD581 +5V +5V
12mA = 25°C 6.98kΩ
20mA = 33°C – VOUT
1kΩ
35.7kΩ 1kΩ, 15T
3 OUTPUT HIGH-
8
30pF + 7 TEMPERATURE ABOVE SETPOINT
+ RT LM311
5kΩ –
AD590 AD590 2 1 OUTPUT LOW-
– AD707A – 4 TEMPERATURE BELOW SETPOINT
–15V 5.1MΩ
+ –15V
5kΩ 500Ω
12.7kΩ

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6.8kΩ

0.01µF
10kΩ 10Ω
Figure 22. DAC Setpoint
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V– The voltage compliance and the reverse blocking characteristic

Figure 20. 4 to 20 mA Current Transmitter of the AD590 allow it to be powered directly from 5 V CMOS
logic. This permits easy multiplexing, switching, or pulsing for
Figure 21 is an example of a variable temperature control circuit minimum internal heat dissipation. In Figure 23, any AD590
(thermostat) using the AD590. RH and RL are selected to set the connected to a logic high passes a signal current through the
high and low limits for RSET. RSET could be a simple pot, a current measuring circuitry, while those connected to a logic
calibrated multiturn pot, or a switched resistive divider. Powering zero pass insignificant current. The outputs used to drive the
the AD590 from the 10 V reference isolates the AD590 from AD590s can be employed for other purposes, but the additional
supply variations while maintaining a reasonable voltage (~7 V) capacitance due to the AD590 should be taken into account.
across it. Capacitor C1 is often needed to filter extraneous noise
5V
from remote sensors. RB is determined by the β of the power
transistor and the current requirements of the load.
V+
+
AD581 AD590
V+ OUT 10V
CMOS + –
HEATING
V– ELEMENTS GATES
+ RB
RH AD590 –
+
– 2 7
RSET –
+ –
LM311
1
RL 3 + –
4
C1 1kΩ (0.1%)
10kΩ
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GND

Figure 21. Simple Temperature Control Circuit Figure 23. AD590 Driven from CMOS Logic

Figure 22 shows that the AD590 can be configured with an 8-bit

DAC to produce a digitally controlled setpoint. This particular
circuit operates from 0°C (all inputs high) to 51.0°C (all inputs
low) in 0.2°C steps. The comparator is shown with 1.0°C
hysteresis, which is usually necessary to guard-band for extraneous
noise. Omitting the 5.1 MΩ resistor results in no hysteresis.

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AD590
CMOS analog multiplexers can also be used to switch AD590
current. Due to the AD590’s current mode, the resistance of
such switches is unimportant as long as 4 V is maintained
across the transducer. Figure 24 shows a circuit that combines
the principle demonstrated in Figure 23 with an 8-channel
CMOS multiplexer. The resulting circuit can select 1 to 80
sensors over only 18 wires with a 7-bit binary word.
10V
The inhibit input on the multiplexer turns all sensors off for
minimum dissipation while idling.
Figure 25 demonstrates a method of multiplexing the AD590 in
the 2-trim mode (see Figure 12 and Figure 13). Additional AD590s
and their associated resistors can be added to multiplex up to
eight channels of ±0.5°C absolute accuracy over the temperature
range of −55°C to +125°C. The high temperature restriction of
125°C is due to the output range of the op amps; output to 150°C
can be achieved by using a 20 V supply for the op amp.

16 0
3
1
14
2
2
4028 + + +
CMOS + + +
BCD-TO- AD590
DECIMAL + – 02 + – 01 + – 00
– – –
11 DECODER 12 11 10
– 22 – 21 – 20
ROW 12
SELECT 13
10
8

10V
2 1 0
16 15 14 13

9
10 LOGIC 4051 CMOS ANALOG
COLUMN LEVEL
SELECT MULTIPLEXER
11 INTERFACE
6
INHIBIT BINARY TO 1-OF-8 DECODER

7 8

10kΩ 10mV/°C

00533-022

Figure 24. Matrix Multiplexer

2kΩ 5kΩ
+15V 35.7kΩ 97.6kΩ

+ 2kΩ 5kΩ
35.7kΩ 97.6kΩ
AD581
– VOUT
V+

S1
AD707A
10mV/°C
S2

DECODER/
DRIVER –15V
27kΩ
S8

AD7501
+15V
TTL/DTL TO CMOS
–15V INTERFACE

+ + EN
AD590L AD590L BINARY
– – CHANNEL
SELECT
00533-023

–5V TO –15V

Figure 25. 8-Channel Multiplexer

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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.030 (0.76)
TYP
0.019 (0.48) POSITIVE LEAD
INDICATOR
0.017 (0.43)
0.015 (0.38)

0.093 (2.36)
0.081 (2.06)
0.055 (1.40)
0.050 (1.27)
0.045 (1.14)
0.500 (12.69) 0.210 (5.34)
MIN 0.200 (5.08)
0.190 (4.83)
0.240 (6.10)
0.230 (5.84)
0.220 (5.59)
0.0065 (0.17) 0.050 (1.27)
0.0050 (0.13) 0.041 (1.04)
0.0045 (0.12)

0.015 (0.38)
TYP

Figure 26. 2-Lead Ceramic Flat Package [FLATPACK]

(F-2)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)

0.500 (12.70)
MIN
0.150 (3.81)
0.115 (2.92) 0.250 (6.35) MIN
0.050 (1.27) T.P.
0.050 (1.27) MAX
0.048 (1.22)
3
0.195 (4.95)
0.178 (4.52)
0.230 (5.84)
0.209 (5.31)

0.100 0.028 (0.71)

(2.54) 2
T.P. 0.046 (1.17)
1 0.036 (0.91)
0.019 (0.48) 0.050
0.016 (0.41) (1.27)
0.030 (0.76) MAX T.P.
0.021 (0.53) MAX 45° T.P.

BASE & SEATING PLANE

CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS

022306-A

(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR

REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.

Figure 27. 3-Pin Metal Header Package [TO-52]

(H-03-1)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)

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5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)

8 5
4.00 (0.1574) 6.20 (0.2441)
3.80 (0.1497) 1 5.80 (0.2284)
4

1.27 (0.0500) 0.50 (0.0196)

BSC 45°
1.75 (0.0688) 0.25 (0.0099)
0.25 (0.0098) 1.35 (0.0532)
8°
0.10 (0.0040) 0°
COPLANARITY 0.51 (0.0201)
0.10 1.27 (0.0500)
0.31 (0.0122) 0.25 (0.0098)
SEATING 0.40 (0.0157)
PLANE 0.17 (0.0067)

COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012-A A

CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS

012407-A
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.

Figure 28. 8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_N]

Narrow Body
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)

ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
AD590JF 1 −55°C to +150°C 2-Lead FLATPACK F-2
AD590JH1 −55°C to +150°C 3-Pin TO-52 H-03-1
AD590JR −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590JRZ 2 −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590JRZ-RL2 −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590KF1 −55°C to +150°C 2-Lead FLATPACK F-2
AD590KH1 −55°C to +150°C 3-Pin TO-52 H-03-1
AD590KR −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590KR-REEL −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590KRZ2 −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590KRZ-RL2 −55°C to +150°C 8-Lead SOIC_N R-8
AD590LF1 −55°C to +150°C 2-Lead FLATPACK F-2
AD590LH1 −55°C to +150°C 3-Pin TO-52 H-03-1
AD590MF1 −55°C to +150°C 2-Lead FLATPACK F-2
AD590MH1 −55°C to +150°C 3-Pin TO-52 H-03-1
AD590JCHIPS −55°C to +150°C 3-Pin TO-52 H-03-1
1
Available in 883B; consult sales for data sheet.
2
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.

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